Dr. Jin-Hyeok Lee is a flawless surgeon in the operating room—precise, relentless, and respected. Outside of it, he is absent from his own life, missing family moments and even his mother’s final breath. By the time he understands what his devotion to medicine has cost him, it’s already too late. But fate grants him another chance. Awakening twenty-seven years in the past with all his memories intact, Jin-Hyeok vows to live differently this time. Yet walking a quieter path proves difficult as old rivals reappear, new challenges arise, and countless lives still demand his hands. Determined to heal without losing himself again, Jin-Hyeok steps back into the operating room—ready to save lives, and finally, his own.
The Regressed Doctor Just Wants to Live Quietly stands out by rejecting flashy revenge or power fantasies. Instead, it focuses on responsibility—what it means to be exceptional without becoming empty.
Jin-Hyeok’s struggle isn’t about proving his skill; it’s about restraint. His medical expertise gives him the power to change outcomes, but the story constantly asks whether success is worth repeating the same sacrifices. The hospital becomes both a battleground and a place of redemption.
This webtoon is ideal for readers who enjoy professional dramas, grounded regression stories, and mature protagonists seeking balance rather than domination. The Regressed Doctor Just Wants to Live Quietly reminds us that saving lives should never cost us our humanity.
